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256 La Canada Dr

San Luis Obispo, CA , 93405

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Average Bill

$215

Energy Usage

661 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

280 lbs

WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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EV Chargers

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$23

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

2 lbs

Water Heaters

Rooftop Solar

See how offer impacts your bill, carbon emissions, and/or energy usage

Estimated Savings

$215

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

280 lbs

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Rooftop Solar

The cost of solar in San Luis Obispo

Average solar panel installation

$13,891

Average monthly bill without solar

$215

Average monthly bill with solar

Solar will pay for itself in

4 years

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Do you own your home?

Yes

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Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$11

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

14 lbs

Heat Pumps

Understand Your Current Energy Usage

Electricity Costs

Your bill is estimated to be $208 on the lower end (around May) and $229 on the higher end (around December). In your state of California, the price that you pay for your electricity per kWh is the highest rate in the country: 40¢. The cheapest rate can be found in North Dakota, at 11¢ per kWh.

Energy Sources

In your state of California, the energy sources are 6% nuclear, 42% natural gas, 13% hydroelectric, 5% wind, and 34% solar. This means 42% of the energy comes from "dirty" sources. This contributes to the carbon footprint from your home’s electricity, which we estimate to be 3,360 lbs CO₂ a year. The average carbon footprint for a home in your state is 5,405 lbs.

Usage and Consumption

Your estimated monthly energy consumption is 661 kWh. The average for homes in your zipcode is 1,064 kWh. Several key factors contribute to your consumption. One is the age of your house since the older it is, the less efficient it tends to be. Size also matters, as bigger houses take longer to heat or cool. The weather matters too because when temperatures are at their extremes, you use more energy.

Your Utility

Your electricity is provided by PG&E. To set up your account for a new move, to report an outage, or for any other questions, contact them using the information below.

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How We Crunch the Numbers

We estimate every home's electricity usage based on data from a number of public and private data sources, including your electricity distributor and the Department of Energy.

We overlay key information about where you live, including weather and climate data about your region, and housing data like when your home was built and how big it is.

To figure out your home's carbon footprint, we look at how electricity is generated in your state, like whether your electricity is coming more from coal (very carbon-intensive) or wind (carbon-free).

Using this data-driven approach, we have created a machine learning model that can estimate electricity usage and carbon footprint for every home in the US. We then use this information to recommend the best options for you, so you can feel good that WattBuy is recommending something truly personalized.

Our electricity estimations are trusted by our partners at The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, as well as many of the biggest consumer brands in the world.